BEING WITH YOU IS EVERYTHING: Discovering Your Baby's Voice, written by Deborah Buehler, PhD, with drawings by Annie Zeybekoglu, is a beautiful, encouraging little book for parents and caregivers of premature and/or medically vulnerable infants. Inspired by the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program, lyrical text in the "voice" of a new baby affirms the crucial, nurturing role families play during an infant's hospitalization and beyond. Accompanying illustrations deepen each reading with sensitive, inclusive depictions of a range of tender moments many families will recognize as they explore the deep connections between loving relationships and their infant's development. As a final, thoughtful touch, journal pages invite families to document and reflect on their unique and evolving experiences. Part keepsake, part affirmation, part read-aloud, this little book with a big message is an ideal resource for families during and after their NICU journeys. Also available in French, Hungarian, and Spanish language editions.
Deborah began her career as NIDCAP Founder Dr. Heidelise Als' first research assistant and became her collaborator in the development of NIDCAP. Deborah has a doctorate in developmental psychology and is dedicated to the practice and training of NIDCAP and its global community.
Annie is an illustrator and graphic artist. She has taught drawing and book design for over 30 years. Annie's award-winning work is in collections in the United States, Hungary, Poland, Japan, and Turkey.